Uncirculated 2005-P Westward Journey "American Bison" Jefferson Nickel Government Packaging 40 Coins

Designation: 2005-P Westward Journey Nickel Series - "American Bison" (Buffalo) Original Wrapped Roll Mintage Year: 2005 Mint Location: Philadelphia Mint ("P" Mint Mark featured on wrapper) Denomination: Five Cents ($0.05 USD / $2.00 Total Face Value per Roll) Composition: 75% Copper - 25% Nickel Grade/Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)  Design & Series Significance: Historical Context: Released as part of the US Mint Westward Journey Nickel Series, this highly sought-after 2005 issue features the first newly styled American bison image appearing on a U.S. coin in 67 years.  Obverse: Features Joe Fitzgerald’s right-facing profile of Thomas Jefferson. It features an inscription of the word "Liberty" mimicking Jefferson's personal handwriting. Reverse: Designed by Jamie Franki, this dramatic image shows a rugged American Bison standing in profile, paying homage to the indigenous wildlife encountered during the historic Western expeditions.  Condition & Packaging Notes: Wrapper Integrity: Housed in the authentic, original brown-banded United States Mint paper wrapper. The roll remains securely sealed with original tight, crimped factory machine ends. Coin Condition: Both exposed end coins display the iconic bison reverse design. They showcase excellent eye appeal, a strong strike on the bison's hide texture, and crisp E Pluribus Unum reverse lettering. Internal coins remain entirely untouched in pristine mint state.